The speculation around the recent awards show reached a fever pitch, particularly after host Geoff Keighley shared a mysterious photo of a desert monolith. The question is finally answered. The acclaimed developer is creating a fresh Divinity game.
Titled simply Divinity, the game was presented with a audacious trailer packed with memorable imagery, from a burning man to scenes of revelry and the literal unleashing of hell.
A Different Direction
Anyone expecting Divinity Original Sin 3, that is not happening. The studio clarified that a third Original Sin game to its critically acclaimed RPGs is not on the cards right now.
However, the developer described this new Divinity as a next chapter of the main series. This phrasing hints that the team is likely designing a real-time experience as opposed to another tactical title. At this moment, this is speculation, as only a cinematic trailer is available.
What Makes Divinity Special
The Divinity series is highly rated and arguably it kicked off the recent resurgence of complex computer role-playing games. These games are defined by rich lore, choice-driven narratives, and complex character building—traits that later were perfected in games like Baldur's Gate 3.
While its setting is traditional swords and sorcery, what makes Divinity apart is the remarkable agency given to the player.
While numerous modern RPGs have pared back options, Divinity is full of niche playthroughs that are viable if you're playing as a specific type of character with a specific history of choices.
The series is also notoriously open-ended, allowing players to find creative solutions throughout the entire experience. Virtually all objectives can be solved in diverse methods, frequently in lateral fashion.
- You might solve a puzzle because you remembered something an animal companion shared.
- Or, you could bypass a challenge by using the world itself in a clever way.
A New Chapter Begins
It is this design philosophy that lead fans and critics to hail games like Divinity Original Sin 2 as one of the best role-playing games of all time. Now, players can anticipate more where that came from in this groundbreaking franchise.
